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    Sufjan Stevens, "America" [Photo Credit: Asthmatic Kitty]
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    Sufjan Stevens, America | Track Review 🎵

    Sufjan Stevens wows with “America,” the lengthy but incredibly deep and thoughtful promo single from his 2020 album, The Ascension.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJuly 6, 2020 ago
    Melanie Martinez, "Fire Drill" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Melanie Martinez, Fire Drill | Track Review 🎵

    Standout alternative pop singer/songwriter Melanie Martinez shines on “Fire Drill,” her second single of 2020 following “Copy Cat”.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
    Elrichman, Heaven's Mayor [Photo Credit: Elrichman]
    Music

    Elrichman, On the Nose | Track Review 🎵

    Toronto Indie-pop singer/songwriter Elrichman captivates on the unusual gem “On the Nose,” from his forthcoming album, Heaven’s Mayor.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 27, 2020 ago
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    Barbarossa, Make it Through | Track Review 🎵

    British singer/songwriter Barbarossa shines on his single, “Make it Through,” which tackles the process of overcoming life’s hurdles.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    Freak Heat Waves, "Nothing Lasts Forever" from Zap the Planet [Photo Credit: Freak Heat Waves]
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    Freak Heat Waves, Nothing Lasts Forever | Track Review 🎵

    Canadian duo Freak Heat Waves deliver quite the vibe on “Nothing Lasts Forever,” a single from their 2020 LP, Zap the Planet.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 26, 2020 ago
    🎶 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist [Photo Credits: Atlantic, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, Cash Money, Epic, Fueled by Ramen, Glassnote, Hollywood, Island, Jive, The Mars Volta, MCA, Metal Blade, Motown, The Musical Hype, Jagjaguwar, Listen Back Entertainment, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Ruffhouse, Sony, Universal Music Operations Limited, Warner, Young Turks Recordings, Ltd.]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    30-Day Song Challenge 🎶: The Complete Playlist 🎧

    After completing the 30-day song challenge, The Musical Hype presents 30-DAY SONG CHALLENGE 🎶: THE COMPLETE PLAYLIST.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
    G-Eazy "Stan By Me" [Photo Credit: RCA]
    Music

    G-Eazy, Stan By Me | Track Review 🎵

    Rapper turned singer G-Eazy is more accessible on his second ‘vocal’ single, “Stan By Me,” set to appear on his album, Everything’s Strange Here.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago
    G-Eazy, “Free Porn Cheap Drugs” [Photo Credit: RCA]
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    G-Eazy, Free Porn Cheap Drugs | Track Review 🎵

    G-Eazy ‘shocks the world’ with “Free Porn Cheap Drugs,” an about face from rapping to singing in an alternative style.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 8, 2020 ago
    Day 9: Panic! At the Disco, “High Hopes” (30-Day Song Challenge) [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Fueled by Ramen, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]
    30-Day Song Challenge

    Day 9: Panic! At the Disco, High Hopes | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶

    Panic! At the Disco brings ambition, determination and of course hope on “High Hopes,” which appears on Day 9 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 19, 2020 ago
    Clairo, “Alewife” | Somber Sunday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Fader, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]
    Columns

    Clairo, Alewife | Somber Sunday 💎

    Alternative pop artist Clairo helps Somber Sunday live up to its name with “Alewife,” which features heavy subject matter – suicide.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 10, 2020 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, "Bloody Valentine" [Photo Credits: Epic / Bad Boy]
    Music

    Machine Gun Kelly, Bloody Valentine | Track Review 🎵

    Machine Gun Kelly the ‘vocalist’ drops the throwback, “Blood Valentine,” set to appear on his forthcoming album, Tickets to My Downfall.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 6, 2020 ago
    Marlon Williams, “Love is a Terrible Thing” | Somber Sunday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Dead Oceans, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]
    Columns

    Marlon Williams, Love is a Terrible Thing | Somber Sunday 💎

    Marlon Williams helps Somber Sunday live up to its name exploring the plight of love on “Love is a Terrible Thing,” from Make Way for Love.

    By the musical hype, 6 yearsMay 3, 2020 ago

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